pervasive
/pəˈveɪ.sɪv/adjective
Spread widely through every part of something; present everywhere.
Example sentences
- “Smartphones have become a pervasive part of daily life.”
- “There is a pervasive belief that eating late at night makes you gain weight.”
Frequently negative in tone: pervasive corruption, pervasive surveillance. Neutral uses exist but are rarer.